The Washington critic., 1887-08-18
ENERGY AND THRIFT.
The Leading Business Houses of
the National Capital

uukhih'chb hOlci, 81 NGlihUOWU as Iue
Forest Inn, with all Of their present and
prospective attractions. This enterprise
has been projected by some OF Washngton's
most publc-spirited citizens, not so much
as money-making scheme, as an effort to
add to the many attractions OF the Capital
City, which fact is patent to all who ex-
tmine the liberal terms offered by the com
pany to those who wish to secure an interest
in this great Improvement. Nature has
done much for this favored spot, while
artistic skill has utilized her munincent
gifts.
The grand old forest, the rugged cliff, the
ubdulating fields, the babblng brook, the
silver rivulet, all conspire to make Its land.
scape one OF unriyaled beauty.
The natural advantages OF this park are
being rapidly developed, number of lots
have been sold and improved with hand
some cottages for summer residences, the
most conspicuous of which is the one built
by Mr.. Seymour W. TuIoch. This struct-
ure is simply thing OF art.
The Forest Glen Improvement Company
have at their command architects and land
scape gardeners Of pronounced ability, rs
evidenced by the improvements already
completed, prominent among which Is their
splendid hotel, the Forest Inn, and its ap.
purtances. The aim Of the company has
been 10 erect a roomy, comfortable summer
home, complete In all Its appointments
The Queen Ann style OF architecture is
peculiarly adapted to such buildings, re-
sulting ns 10 this instance, in one Of the
most imposing structures Of the kind south
the broad summit of the highest elevation
in the park, its pointed towers, its gabed
roof, broad vcrandas, ample porobcs, It's
grand halls and Its inviting chambers, each
complete in itself, makes up the grand
total OF this magnificent edltlce.
The company In order to secure the best
possible light for this building has pur-
chased the celebrated "Burnette" Standard
Gas Machine, thereby securing a most
brilliant white light, perfectly free from
smoke and all other impure efrusions so
common in ordinary gas. In this, as In all
other details, 1t is clearly seen with what
.crupulous care the management have pro-
iected this improvement.
1t seems as II nature had always intended
this particular spot for park, so grace
fully are the glades, plateaus, ravlnes and
glens intermingled. This desirable subur-
ban house Is within twenty FIVE inmates
ride by rail OF the Capital, at almost any
hour OF the day. The old National pike,
from Washington to the West known 10.
cally as the Seventh street road, affords
beautiful drive the year round.
DR.. william NJ. starr.
1t is well established fact that the vege-
table kingdom affords source from which
is procured many Of the most valuable rene
dies used by the medical profession, aud It
is equally true that the medicines obtained
from this source are preferable In many re-
sptcts to those produced from the mineral
kingdom. DIR. Starr, whose office is at No.
100 q street northwest, Is a native of Vir-
ginia; born In Prince William County in
1913; removed to Ohio In 1917, He resided
there until the commencement OF the MeXl-
can war, In which he took an active part.
In 1919 he made his way to California, where
he remained number Of years, From
California lie went to Texas and then to
this city and commenced the practice of his
profession, having graduated iu medicine at
New Orleans; but soon afterward CON.
merced the manufacture OF medicines on
new and scientific principles, having pro-
ducea many wellknown preparations, such
as his celebrated Cough syrup, Liver Pills,
Kidney Tea, Rheumatic Balm, Balm Of
Glead S0lye, Balm of Giload Wash aud
Chill and Fever Tea, the efficacy OF which
is a,tested by hundreds of Testimonials Of
the most reliable character The Doctor is
writing book containing description OF
all his remedies, which will be ready soon
and will be valuable.
The Clarendon,
corner Fourteenth street aud New York
avenue, Mrs. NJ. j. Colley, proprietress, is
well-known house, one OF the most
ellgibly located In Washington, where the
transient as well as the permanent guest
enjoys the conyeniences Of well.oriered
hotel combined with the comforts aud
luxuries Of n private house. This house
numbers among its patrons many distin.
guished politicians, Government officials,
army and navy officers, and professional
men and their families. Mrs. Colley,
formerly OF the Hamilton, where she I'm
parted those peculiar homelke attractions
to that establishment, has brought with her
the same charms to the Clarendon. This
location is one of the most central 10 the
city, cars constantly passing IN every d-
reelion. II 's convenient to all the depart
menis, parks, churches and theatres. The
interior Of this establishment 10 elegant In
all OF Its appointments. Arrangements have
been made to Introduce elevators, which
will add still more to It's attractyeuess.
Smith n wnrdweli.
This firm, composed OF Messrs. Emmons
S. Smith and Edward j. Wariwell, is among
the large, growing and prosperous ones of
the District. Their mammoth store, at
Nos. 70j-1-0 Pennsylvania avenue, or rather,
Market Space, Ia three story brick, 70xl00
feet in size, and filled to overilowing with
fancy goods aud novelties Of every dtscrip-
tiop. Toys, notions, toilet articles, leather
goods, glassware, silyer-warc, leweiry, sta
tiOupry, piCtures, etc, are each represented
by every design and style known to the
trade, and, purchasing largely from first
hands, they are enabled to offer prices 70
their customers which cannot fail to please.
| An average force OF seventy persons Is now
employed, and, as additions 10 the stock are
constantly being made as novelties are
| placed on the market, their pay roll is
steadily on the increase.
Austin u. ErnWn,
PIomiuent among the representative
business men aud pubic.splrited citizens OF
Washington can he mentioned the gentle
man whose name heads this notice. Mr.
BIown has made this city lis home since
1850 shortly after which he was connected
with the firm of $. Z. Brown Il Son, aud "
lSt0 became agent for several manufictuI-
lrg houses. In 10 bo idrntlled himself
With the real estate ouSiuess Df the District
His long residence at the Capital aud per
feet familiarity with its growth aud
prOgrCes Lives him peculiar advantages In
Ills important branch ut busluess. Ills
Office Is at 1925 street northwest.
Lannhnn DrJs.,
practical horse shOer, formerly at
GG6 q street northwest, now Ia the
building in rear Of old stand The senior
member Of this firm has been constantly IN
the business for tue last eighteen years,
giving special attention to the treatment Of
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